Question

3. Kelly buys a watermelon that weighs 4.75 pounds. Watermelons cost $1.29 per pound. What is the cost of the watermelon Kelly buys? Round to the nearest hundredth if necessary. (2 points)

Answer 1

Answer: 6.1275 = 6.1

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:$6.13.

Step-by-step explanation: Cost per pound = $1.29

Weight of the watermelon = 4.75 pounds

Cost of the watermelon = (Cost per pound) x (Weight of the watermelon)

Cost of the watermelon = $1.29 x 4.75

Now, calculate the cost:

Cost of the watermelon = $6.1275

Now, round the cost to the nearest hundredth:

Cost of the watermelon ≈ $6.13

So, the cost of the watermelon Kelly buys is approximately $6.13.